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Teaching Assistant Posting: School of Social Work

Posted by School of Social Work on February 28, 2013 in Job Postings

TEACHING ASSISTANT POSTING
DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 4H6

POSTING DATE: February 28/2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 7/2013

POSITION: Winter Teaching Assistant (March to April 2013)

CLASS, CLASS NAME, ASSIGNMENT (hours/term):
SLWK 6341: Critical Perspectives of Social Work Practice Interventions (TA
90) by Distance

DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work

PAY RATE: In accordance with Agreement between Dalhousie University and
Canadian Union of Public Employees
(http://humanresources.dal.ca/Files/Employment/CUPE_3912_Collective_Agreemen
t.pdf).

WORK ASSIGNMENT: The teaching assistant will be responsible for duties which
may include: on-line duties (discussion moderation as required), preparation
of teaching material, marking, invigilation, and communication with students
and supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION: Enrolment in the MSW program; alternatively, a
graduate of a Social Work program.  Applicants must have knowledge of and be
prepared for the on-line demands of intensive social work education coupled
with reasonable expectations of students. Applicants must have excellent
communication skills, energy, and enthusiasm. Previous instructional and
evaluation experience is also an asset.

If you are interested in the above position, please submit a cover letter
and a resume by the application deadline to (only electronic applications
will be accepted) to jenn.banfield@dal.ca  

All offers of employment are conditional upon sufficient student enrolment
in the course and approval by the University. Dalhousie University is an
Employment Equity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages
applications from qualified Aboriginal peoples, people with a disability,
racially visible persons, and women.